Spiders
Large Brown Spider — Field Identification
Almost always a wolf spider, huntsman, or fishing spider — not a brown recluse.
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Field notes
Brown recluses (Loxosceles) are actually small — under 10mm body — and have a dark violin marking behind the eyes. If it's the size of your palm, it isn't a recluse.
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